Robert Eugene Mccloud

Robert Eugene McCloud, 75, of Bulger, formerly of Sturgeon, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Donnell House in Washington.

He was born June 7, 1944 in Emoryville, WV; a son of James P. and Laura A. (Gregory) McCloud.

Mr. McCloud was a graduate of West Allegheny High School, class of 1963.

He worked in the rod and wire department of J&L Steel, Aliquippa for 18 years before his retirement in 1982.

Mr. McCloud was a member of the U.S.W.A.

He enjoyed making models of churches and spending time with his family. He was proud to run “Pap’s Taxi Service” for his grandkids.

On December 12, 1970, he married Sarah L. Briggs, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Terry L. (wife Dana) Briggs of Burgettstown; a daughter, Sheryl A. (husband Rev. Don) Dague of Sand Fork, WV; a brother, James McCloud of McDonald; four grandchildren, Shannon (husband Zach) Schilinski, Emily and Carter Briggs, and Grace Dague; and a great granddaughter, Lydia Schilinski.

Deceased are a son, Henry H. “Hank” Briggs; a granddaughter, Hope Dague; three brothers, Edward, Cecil and Chuck McCloud; and a sister, Edith Wallace.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and from 5-8 pm Friday and from 12-1 pm Saturday at Nation Funeral Home, Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald. Services will be conducted at the funeral home by Rev. Donald Dague, pastor of Sand Fork Baptist Church at 1 pm Saturday. Burial will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. Memorial contributions are suggested to Burgettstown Senior Citizens, 200 Senior Way, Burgettstown, PA 15021. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.